Ateneo de Zamboanga University Concert Band explained

Band Name:Ateneo de Zamboanga University Concert Band
School:Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Location:Zamboanga City, Philippines
Director:Carl Anthony Camacho
Members:37
Fight Song:El Animo Ateneo
Motto:One Band, One Sound!

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University Concert Band is the official student concert band of Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Its members consist of grade school, junior high school, senior high school and college students from the university. The band performs for various university functions, competitions, and official events within Zamboanga City, Philippines, and also operates as a marching band during parades.[1] It has been called one of the "most enduring [bands] in the country."[2]

History

Early years

Records show that an Ateneo band was established after the Ateneo High School was opened in 1928, along with a photo captioned "Ateneo Orchestra Band, 1932" consisting of its all-boys high school students.[3] Its early activities revolved around playing in city parades[4] and school programs.[5] They regularly rehearsed in the patio beside the Immaculate Conception Church until the Mindanao Theater building was purchased by the Knights of Columbus, which the Ateneo moved into. American and Filipino priests and scholarly seminarians from Ateneo de Manila then transferred to Ateneo de Zamboanga and refurbished the band along with forming other school organizations.[6] The last director of the pre-war band was Fr. Joseph N. Behr, . The band's progress was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II, when the Ateneo campus was converted into a public school by the Japanese and was later shelled by American troops.[7] [8]

Re-establishment

The band was re-established on September 10, 1951, by Fr. Ernesto Carretero, and Mr. Arcadio Perez was assigned bandmaster.[9] [10] They continued their activities playing in parades, pass-in-review ceremonies, basketball games, and school programs. At the time, the anthem "Hail! Ateneo, Hail!" was being played by the band during school intramurals or homecomings. During the 1970s, the band served as a part of the Philippine Military Training (PMT) program and played during military drills and ceremonies.

Transition to a Concert Band

Mr. Apolonio Enriquez assumed the role of band director in 1991[11] [12] and initiated a transformation from a marching and pep band to a full-fledged concert band. This development enabled the band to perform in concerts and formal occasions, expanding its repertoire to encompass classical, art music, popular, contemporary, and other musical styles.

Since the transformation, the concert band has competed in events such as the Zamboanga Brass Band competition during the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, in which they won three times — in 2001, 2002 and 2008.[13] The band has also performed in other schools in the country as part of its concert tour from 2009 to 2010, such as the Ateneo de Manila University,[14] [15] Ateneo de Davao University,[16] Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan),[17] [18] [19] Ateneo de Naga University, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, and Liceo de Cagayan University.[20]

On July 7, 2016, a fire broke out in the Brebeuf Gymnasium,[21] where the university band office was located.[22] It burned all the band's equipment and facilities, its repertoire which was regarded as "nationally acclaimed," and all the brass instruments were melted in the fire.[23] The band was able to recover through donations from organizations locally and nationally.

Band leadership

1939–1941
Joseph N. Behr, S.J.
1951–1960Arcadio Perez
1960–1983Ildefonso Encarnacion[24]
1983–late 1980sCarlos "Carlito" Encarnacion
Late 1980sAlfonso Encarnacion
Late 1980s–1990Emelito Saavedra
1991–2023Apolonio Enriquez
2023–presentCarl Anthony Camacho

List of previous concerts

!Year!Month!Name!Location!Collaborations!
2002MayOde to MusicAteneo de Zamboanga UniversityAdZU Chorale
-The AdZU Band in ConcertClaret School of Lamitan
2004DecemberClaret College of Isabela
2008OctoberClassic Meets RockAteneo de Zamboanga University[25]
2009SeptemberAteneo de Davao UniversityAdDU Carillon Glee Club
NovemberStintXavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan[26]
Liceo de Cagayan University
2010FebruaryaCAUSEticsAteneo de Zamboanga University
Music and You[27]
JuneStintAteneo de Naga University
Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo Grade School Boys Choir
Henri Ocier		[28]
Concert at the Park
SeptemberStintSacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu[29]
2011FebruaryAmorGarden Orchid Hotel and Convention Center[30] [31]
SeptemberAve MariaMetropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Paracletos
2012JuneGran ConciertoGarden Orchid Hotel and Convention CenterZamboanga Hermosa Chorale[32] [33] [34]
Zamboanga City Coliseum
SeptemberSLA Benefit ConcertAteneo de Zamboanga UniversityAteneo Grade School Band
Ateneo Liturgical Society
DecemberChristmas ConcertCentro Pastoral de ZamboangaZamboanga Hermosa Chorale
Pastor Bonus Seminary Choir
2013MayAmigos para SiempreZamboanga Puericulture Center No. 144Doc & FriendsOgie DiazKakai Bautista
2016DecemberAnd The Music Goes On...Ateneo de Zamboanga University[35]
GBPI TV11 Christmas ConcertGBPI TV11
2017February
  1. Grateful: The Concert
Zamboanga City ColiseumZamboanga Singing and Dancing Padres
Archbishop Romulo de la Cruz
ZCSPC Cantamos Chorale
NovemberA HomecomingAteneo de Zamboanga UniversityMajor Chords
2019JulyOne Heart... One Melody... One JourneyZamboanga City ColiseumZCSPC Cantamos Chorale
2022DecemberCiento Diez: The Music of HomecomingAteneo de Zamboanga UniversityAdZU Glee Club

Notes

a.One source mentions a "Fr. Behr" as the director of the pre-war band. Only one Jesuit with "Behr" as a last name was assigned to the Jesuits' Zamboanga mission according to Japanese POW records.[36]

b.Yearbook photos from 1972 and 1974 showed pictures of the band wearing military uniforms with helmets labeled PMT. They also listed the band as part of the "Military Programs."

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Borja . Icelle Gloria . October 11, 2001 . Art Talk: Brass Band . 3 . 17 . Zamboanga Today . 4.
  2. Web site: May 30, 2010 . A night of music with Ateneo de Zamboanga University . February 17, 2023 . . February 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230216210134/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2010/05/30/579212/night-music-ateneo-de-zamboanga-university . live .
  3. Book: Cañones . Ma. Christina . Pro Deo et Patria: 100 years of Ateneo de Zamboanga . Barrios-Arnuco . Aireen . Blanco-Delgado . Monabelle . Ateneo de Zamboanga University Press . 2013 . 978-971-92800-2-6 . Zamboanga City, Philippines . 22 . en . From Escuela Catholica to Ateneo de Zamboanga (1912-1945) . 926313239.
  4. News: November 13, 1937 . City Puts On 'Gay Rags' for Big Fete . September 9, 2023 . The Mindanao Herald . 1, 7 . 34 . 38.
  5. News: Santos . Roman . October 17, 1936 . Ateneo Wins Championship In Local Basketball League . September 9, 2023 . The Mindanao Herald . 3 . 33 . 36.
  6. Book: Enriquez, Emigdio Alvarez . Zamboanga Hermosa: Memories of the old town . Filipinas Foundation, Inc. . 1984 . 971-1047-03-9 . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 161 . en . The Hail Mary Schools.
  7. Web site: History of AdZU . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . 2023-11-27 . 2023-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231206202057/https://www.host.adzu.edu.ph/revamp/?p=13878 . dead .
  8. Book: Wee, Salvador . 100 Years of the Ateneo de Zamboanga . November 2012 . Special . en . The Pre-World War II Ateneo . 2023-11-27 . 2024-08-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160546/https://adzumatters.blogspot.com/2012/11/100-years-of-dezamboanga-1912-2012.html . live .
  9. News: Conti . Norma . October 2, 2002 . 'High Hatters:' Saludos to Badong Camins, Zambo musicians . 9, 18 . Zamboanga Today.
  10. Book: The 1952 Beacon Yearbook . . 1952 . Zamboanga City, Philippines . April 1952 . 55 . en.
  11. News: Irene . M. . November 15, 2009 . AdZU Concert Band marks 77 years with STINT, to hold concert in Davao and CDO . February 17, 2023 . Mindanaoan . February 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230216204012/https://www.mindanaoan.com/2009/11/adzu-concert-band-marks-77-years-with-stint-to-hold-concert-in-davao-and-cdo/ . live .
  12. News: Masuhud . Laisa . September–October 1990 . BEACON Keeps Up NPA Surveillance . The Beacon Newsmagazine . . 10, 22 . 40 . 2 .
  13. News: Fernandez . Raisa Mae . July–August 2008 . Mentoring Ateneo's concert and marching band . The Beacon Newsmagazine . . 37.
  14. Web site: May 27, 2010 . ADZU Concert Band performs at Ateneo de Manila University . https://web.archive.org/web/20100527101417/http://ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=8442 . May 27, 2010 . Ateneo de Manila University . September 6, 2023 .
  15. News: May 31, 2010 . Prize-winning Ateneo band to perform June 11 . 25 . H3 . . 172 . September 6, 2023 . August 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160556/https://www.pressreader.com/article/284335425901224 . live .
  16. Web site: September 2, 2009 . ADZU Concert Band performs in Davao City on September 4 . September 2, 2009 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University.
  17. Web site: November 24, 2009 . ADZU Concert Band opens two-day stint in Cagayan de Oro . March 22, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . March 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240305033537/https://adzu.edu.ph/adzu-concert-band-opens-two-day-stint-in-cagayan-de-oro/ . live .
  18. Web site: November 9, 2009 . AdZU Concert Band tours Cagayan de Oro and Davao . November 9, 2009 . www.kagay-an.com.
  19. Web site: November 9, 2009 . AdZU Concert Band marks 77 years with STINT . November 9, 2009 . American Chronicle.
  20. News: November 25, 2009 . Ateneo band performs today at Cagayan de Oro university . 24 . E4 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 350 . September 6, 2023 . August 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160514/https://www.pressreader.com/article/283957468634407 . live .
  21. Web site: Lozada . David . July 7, 2016 . Fire hits Ateneo de Zamboanga . . February 16, 2023 . August 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160545/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/138902-fire-hits-ateneo-zamboanga-gym/ . live .
  22. Web site: Wee . Salvador . May 21, 2018 . The Ateneo Gym and The Blue Phoenix . September 13, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . August 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810160818/https://www.adzu.edu.ph/the-ateneo-gym-and-the-blue-phoenix/ . live .
  23. Web site: December 17, 2016 . AdZU Band: Through the Fire and Through the Rain . March 31, 2023 . March 22, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . https://web.archive.org/web/20230331064959/https://www.adzu.edu.ph/adzu-band-through-the-fire-and-through-the-rain/ . live .
  24. Web site: December 7, 2014 . AdZU honors basketball greats; inducts new AA officers . September 9, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . August 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160556/https://adzu.edu.ph/adzu-honors-basketball-greats-inducts-new-aa-officers/ . live .
  25. News: October 8, 2008 . Hermosa Festival 2008: Schedule of Activities . Daily Zamboanga Times . 5 . 24 . 136.
  26. Web site: November 19, 2009 . STINT . September 6, 2023 . Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan . September 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906150500/https://www.xu.edu.ph/xavier-news/19-2009-2010/473-stint . live .
  27. News: February 6, 2010 . ADZU concert band in benefit concert tonight . Zamboanga Today . 1, 9 . 11 . 110.
  28. Web site: June 5, 2010 . Concert at the Park featuring ADZU Concert Band, June 9 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20100611094442/http://ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=8465 . June 11, 2010 . June 8, 2010 . Ateneo de Manila University.
  29. News: September 13, 2010 . Stint concert by Ateneo band to benefit scholars . September 15, 2010 . Cebu Daily News.
  30. Web site: January 17, 2011 . "AMOR" a Pre-Valentine Concert . September 6, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . February 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227012654/https://adzu.edu.ph/amor-a-pre-valentine-concert-2/ . live .
  31. News: Baños . Ed . February 7, 2011 . 'Amor', a pre valentines concert for a cause . Zamboanga Today . 1, 12 . 12 . 116.
  32. News: June 29, 2012 . Hermosa concert vows to wow audience once more . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906150500/http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/10734-hermosa-concert-vows-to-wow-audience-once-more.html#Hermosa_concert_vows_to_wow_audience_once_more . September 6, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . Zamboanga Today . 1–2 . 13 . 255.
  33. News: June 16, 2012 . Hermosa concert gets more support . Daily Zamboanga Times . 1, 11 . 28 . 21.
  34. News: June 22, 2012 . City gov't supports Hermosa Chorale . Daily Zamboanga Times . 1, 11 . 28 . 27.
  35. Web site: December 17, 2016 . AdZU Band All Set for Xmas Concert on Dec 17! . March 22, 2023 . Ateneo de Zamboanga University . August 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160644/https://adzu.edu.ph/adzu-band-all-set-for-xmas-concert-on-dec-17/ . live .
  36. Badillo . Victor L. . 2014 . American Jesuit Prisoners of War, 1942–1945 . Philippine Studies: Historical & Ethnographic Viewpoints . 62 . 3/4 . 569 . 10.1353/phs.2014.0018 . 24672325 . JSTOR.

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